Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
christophersenii
ID:
483067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 143: 28 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482399



Common Names

  • Peperomia Christophersenii
  • Christophersenii Peperomia
  • Christophersenii's Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia christophersenii (also called Christophersen's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to the mountains of western Mexico. It is a small herbaceous plant, growing up to 10 cm tall, with a trunk up to 0.5 cm diameter. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky soils in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia christophersenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia christophersenii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia christophersenii is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Peperomia christophersenii

Peperomia christophersenii is native to the tropical regions of South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Peperomia christophersenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia christophersenii?

Peperomia christophersenii

What is the common name of Peperomia christophersenii?

Christophersen's Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia christophersenii?

Peperomia christophersenii is native to Central and South America.

Species in the Peperomia genus

Peperomia megalopoda, Peperomia melanokirrocarpa, Peperomia melinii, Peperomia matlalucaensis, Peperomia meeboldii, Peperomia maxwellana, Peperomia maypurensis, Peperomia tuisana, Peperomia uaupesensis, Peperomia turboensis, Peperomia turialvensis, Peperomia tutuilana, Peperomia udisilvestris, Peperomia macrostachya, Peperomia maculosa, Peperomia maestrana, Peperomia magnoliifolia, Peperomia macedoana, Peperomia mala, Peperomia marchionensis, Peperomia mariannensis, Peperomia marivelesana, Peperomia martiana, Peperomia manarae, Peperomia marahuacensis, Peperomia mantadiana, Peperomia mutilata, Peperomia naitasiriensis, Peperomia muscicola, Peperomia nandalana, Peperomia ripicola, Peperomia rivulorum, Peperomia retivenulosa, Peperomia quadrifolia, Peperomia quadrangularis, Peperomia quaesita, Peperomia quaifei, Peperomia rodriguesiana, Peperomia curtispica, Peperomia cyclophylla, Peperomia cuspidata, Peperomia deppeana, Peperomia defluens, Peperomia degeneri, Peperomia dendrophila, Peperomia nervoso-venosa, Peperomia namosiana, Peperomia nitida, Peperomia nivalis, Peperomia nandarivatensis,

Species in the Piperaceae family

Manekia venezuelana, Manekia obtusa, Manekia naranjoana, Manekia urbani, Manekia incurva, Manekia sydowii, Peperomia megalopoda, Peperomia melanokirrocarpa, Peperomia melinii, Peperomia matlalucaensis, Peperomia meeboldii, Peperomia maxwellana, Peperomia maypurensis, Peperomia tuisana, Peperomia uaupesensis, Peperomia turboensis, Peperomia turialvensis, Peperomia tutuilana, Peperomia udisilvestris, Peperomia macrostachya, Peperomia maculosa, Peperomia maestrana, Peperomia magnoliifolia, Peperomia macedoana, Peperomia mala, Peperomia marchionensis, Peperomia mariannensis, Peperomia marivelesana, Peperomia martiana, Peperomia manarae, Peperomia marahuacensis, Peperomia mantadiana, Peperomia mutilata, Peperomia naitasiriensis, Peperomia muscicola, Peperomia nandalana, Peperomia ripicola, Peperomia rivulorum, Peperomia retivenulosa, Peperomia quadrifolia, Peperomia quadrangularis, Peperomia quaesita, Peperomia quaifei, Peperomia rodriguesiana, Peperomia curtispica, Peperomia cyclophylla, Peperomia cuspidata, Peperomia deppeana, Peperomia defluens, Peperomia degeneri,